Transfer news: The latest rumours from Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and all the top teams

MAN UTD TARGET EVANS RETURN

Jonny Evans West Brom

Manchester United are ready to submit an offer that would bring West Brom defender Jonny Evans back to Old Trafford, the Mirror reports.

Jose Mourinho believes Louis van Gaal made a mistake by selling the centre-back for £6 million in 2015, with the Red Devils reportedly fending off interest from Manchester City and Arsenal for the 29-year-old.

West Brom are believed to be open to selling Evans for around £30M during the January window.

LIVERPOOL TO MISS OUT ON DE VRIJ

Stefan De Vrij Lazio

Liverpool are set to miss out on Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij, according to the Mirror .

The Reds reportedly have monitored the Dutch centre-back as an alternative to Southampton's Virgil van Dijk, but they're poised to miss out as Inter Milan prepare a £25 million bid that would keep De Vrij in Serie A.

CONTE TO MADRID, ANCELOTTI TO CHELSEA

Carlo Ancelotti Antonio Conte

A report in the Sun has claimed that Real Madrid are lining up Antonio Conte as a replacement for Zinedine Zidane, with the Daily Record reporting that Carlo Ancelotti will return to Stamford Bridge before next season.

The Chelsea boss is apparently high up on the list of candidates to take over from Zidane, while Ancelotti has apparently held talks with Roman Abramovich and it's a case of 'when, not if' over the Italian's return.

BARCA TO IMPROVE COUTINHO BID

Phil Coutinho

Barcelona's main objective this winter will once again be the signing of Philippe Coutinho, with the Spanish side ready to come back in with an improved bid according to Mundo Deportivo .

While Liverpool turned down their star man's transfer request this summer, it is thought they will be more open to his move during the January transfer window and Barcelona believe there is a price set around €145 million

MOURINHO TO LET MKHITARYAN LEAVE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Man Utd

Jose Mourinho may be willing to let Henrikh Mkhitaryan leave this winter, according to BBC Sport .

The Manchester United boss let both Memphis Depay and Morgan Schneiderlin leave last winter, and the report says a "breakdown in trust" could allow the same for the 28-year-old come January.

GUNNERS GEARING UP FOR OVERAUL

Arsene Wenger Arsenal

As many as 10 first-team players could be on the way out at Arsenal, reports the Daily Mail .

With new head of recruitment Sven Mislintat installed, the club have already started putting together a plan for a massive overhaul, with Mainz’s Abdou Diallo and Wolfsburg’s Ohis Felix Uduokhai among the players already being mentioned as potential targets.

Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Per Mertesacker are among those who will likely be leaving the London side.

MKHITARYAN OUT, OZIL IN AT MAN UTD

Mesut Ozil Arsenal

Jose Mourinho is ready to offload Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the summer as he looks to make room for Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil, reports The Daily Mirror .

The Armenia international has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and hasn't featured for Jose Mourinho's side since November.

And the Manchester United boss is now ready to cash in on the former Dortmund star and replace him with Ozil, whose contract with the Gunners expires in 2018.

BATSHUAYI PART OF CHELSEA'S LEMAR BID

Michy Batshuayi Chelsea

Michy Batshuayi may be used by Chelsea as part of the club’s bid to sign Monaco winger Thomas Lemar in the January transfer window, claims The Sun .

SANCHES TO RETURN TO BAYERN

Bayern Munich are ready to cut short Renato Sanches’ loan spell at Swansea and bring the Portugal midfielder back to the Allianz Arena in January, reports Mais Futebol .

Sanches has struggled to make an impact during his time at Swansea, and talks are taking place over an agreement which would see him spend the second half of the season back at Bayern.

MAN UTD HAVE BALE AGREEMENT

Gareth Bale Real Madrid MLS All Stars

Manchester United have a pre-contract agreement in place with Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, according to Diario Gol .

The Wales international is ready to bring an injury-hit spell in Spain to a close and will move to Old Trafford in the summer of 2018.

VALENCIA JOIN WALCOTT HUNT

Theo Walcott Arsenal 2017

La Liga title challengers Valencia are among those mulling over a move for Arsenal winger Theo Walcott, reports El Gol Digital .

The England international has also been linked with Newcastle and West Ham after finding game time hard to come by with the Gunners.

BARCA PLOTTING BLIND BID

Daley Blind Manchester United

Barcelona are weighing up a January approach for versatile Manchester United defender Daley Blind, claims Marca .

The Catalan giants are also considering another Dutchman, Stefan de Vrij of Lazio, as they seek to bolster the ranks at Camp Nou.

LUIZ OFFERS CONTE ULTIMATUM

David Luiz Chelsea

David Luiz wants to given regular first-team football or be given a move away from Chelsea, according to Express Sports .

The defender has played just once since Chelsea's Champions League defeat to Roma in October and reportedly has the likes of Bayern Munich monitoring the situation.

KOVACIC TO REPLACE COUTINHO

Mateo Kovacic Real Madrid

Jurgen Klopp is weighing up a January move for Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic, according to Spanish outlet Diario Gol .

Liverpool may soon need a replacement for the seemingly Barcleona-bound Coutinho and Klopp is said to see Kovacic as the man to fill the Brazilian's shoes.

And with Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Isco and Casemiro all ahead of Kovacic in the pecking order, plus Dani Ceballos and Marcos Llorente also on the fringes, an exit from the Santiago Bernabeu may be on the cards.

MASCHERANO OFF TO CHINA

Javier Mascherano Barcelona

Eager to get in more playing time ahead of the World Cup in 2018, Javier Mascherano could consider a move to Manuel Pellegrini's Hebei China Fortune, Mundo Deportivo claims.

The report suggests the Chinese Super League outfit have offered the Argentine a salary of €7 million per year and lodged a big of €6m to Barcelona themselves.

PORTO WANT CITY'S DANILO

Danilo Manchester City 2017

Portuguese outfit Porto are interested in bringing Man City full-back Danilo back to the club, according to The Sun .

The Brazilian has struggled for game time since his move from Real Madrid and could be open to a return to Estadio do Dragao for the remainder of the season.

MALAGA WANT PSG'S LUCAS

The Spanish club have relayed their interest to the Ligue 1 champions and are hopeful they can reach an agreement to sign the player on loan in the winter transfer window.

DORTMUND WON'T SELL AUBAMEYANG

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund will not sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the January transfer window, according to Sport Bild .

Aubameyang had been keen to leave Dortmund in the summer, but no offers met his €70 million valuation and he has been linked with a departure in the New Year.

The likes of Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool and Real Madrid are all said to be interested in Aubameyang, but Dortmund want to keep the Gabon forward to boost their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.

LIVERPOOL LINE UP ATLETICO DEFENDER

Sime Vrsaljko, Atletico Madrid, 17/18

Liverpool have joined Napoli in showing an interest in Atletico Madrid full-back Sime Vrsaljko, according to Corriere dello Sport .

Napoli have been hoping to sign the Croatia international in a €25 million deal in January, but could face late competition from Liverpool.

MAN UTD MIDFIELDER WANTED ON LOAN

Scott McTominay, Man Utd

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is wanted on loan by a trio of Championship clubs in the January transfer window, claims The Sun .

McTominay, who started United’s Premier League game against Bournemouth on Wednesday, is a target for Bolton, Leeds and Preston.

CHELSEA & UTD SCOUT MAX

Philipp Max, Augsburg, 18/18

Chelsea and Manchester United both watched Augsburg left-back Philipp Max against Hertha Berlin over the weekend, reports the Daily Mail .

Max has enjoyed an impressive season for Augsburg and appears to be an option for Chelsea and United, who are both in the market for a new left-back and have also been chasing Juventus’ Alex Sandro.

PL DUO JOIN ARP CHASE

Jann-Fiete Arp Hamburg

Everton and Tottenham have joined the growing list of Premier League clubs showing an interest in Hamburg’s teenage striker Jann-Fiete Arp, claims the Mirror .

Arp has made an impressive start to his Bundesliga career and Chelsea have already tried to sign the 17-year-old, while Arsenal and Manchester City are watching his progress.